LEARN: Today, our 8th grade science classes welcomed a special guest from the Lake County Farm Bureau! Students were surprised to learn that corn isn’t just food—it also plays a big role in science, from renewable energy to everyday products. #elevateLV41 #criticalthinking
1 day ago, Melissa Rhodes
Corn Presentation
Corn Presentation

LEAD: HUGE congratulations to the Palombi Girls Soccer Team for their incredible win in Wednesday's conference game! Your hard work, teamwork, and determination truly paid off! We’re so proud of you all! #elevateLV41 #perserverance #inspiration

6 days ago, Kaitlin Koenig
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
LEAD: Purchase a yearbook at: JOSTENS.COM/YBKBOO
If you have any questions, please reach out to Hailey Kobeski at hailey.kobeski@district41.org
7 days ago, Kaitlin Koenig
Yearbook!

LEAD: The Palombi Garden club harvested kale, okra, beans and more kale at their first meeting! Some of the harvest went home with students, beans were snacked on and the rest was donated to the Lake Villa and Avon Township food pantries! Way to go! #elevateLV41 #compassion

9 days ago, Kaitlin Koenig
Kale!
Garden!
LEAD: Thank you to our Mystery Readers last week!! #elevateLV41 #collaboration
10 days ago, Kaitlin Koenig
Mystery Reader!
Mystery Reader!
LEARN: Mrs. Kilmer's Academic Talent Development course enjoyed an in-house field trip this week with children's book author, Mrs. Sunby! Students had a great time learning about the book writing and publishing process and asked questions about her journey as an author. #elevateLV41 #inspiration
12 days ago, Melissa Rhodes
ATD Students
Mrs. Sunby
LEAD: Today, Palombi students had the exciting opportunity to meet with local business owners and our Director of Technology! They shared information about their careers and discussed future goals. A big thank you to our community partners for investing in the next generation! #elevateLV41 #inspiration
13 days ago, Melissa Rhodes
Community Leaders
Community Leaders

LEAD: Mrs. Allen's lead group worked on their pop tab collections! Students were making flyers to be around the school. Great job! #elevateLV41 #collaborate

21 days ago, Kaitlin Koenig
LEAD!
LEAD!
LEAD!
LEAD!
LEAD!
LEAD!
LEARN: Our 8th grade Health students are diving into their Sense of Self projects this week as part of their Mental Health unit! Through this project, they're exploring important topics like self-esteem and personal identity. #elevateLV41 #growth
27 days ago, Melissa Rhodes
8th Grade Health Class
8th Grade Health Class
LEAD: We're hiring! District 41 is looking for substitute teachers! Please see the flyer with more information. #elevateLV41
30 days ago, Kaitlin Koenig
We're hiring!
SERVE: Thank you to the Mystery Readers who came last Friday! #elevateLV41 #collaboration
about 1 month ago, Kaitlin Koenig
Mystery Reader!
Mystery Reader!
SERVE: We’re excited to bring back our Leaders Who Brunch program this year! If you're passionate about inspiring the next generation, we invite you to join us and share your professional journey with our students. Come talk about your career path, the lessons you’ve learned, and help students explore their future goals. Sign up today to be a guest speaker and make a meaningful impact! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4CAAAA2EA2FA7-58056991-leaders#/
about 1 month ago, Melissa Rhodes
LEAD: Congratulations to the boys and girls Cross Country team today as they placed first in the Grayslake Central "Vicky Piela" Middle School JV Invitational this weekend! Way to go team! #elevateLV41 #growth #perserverance
about 1 month ago, Kaitlin Koenig
Cross Country!
Cross Country!
Cross Country!
Cross Country!
Cross Country!
LEAD: Our 7th Grade Honors ELA students took on a fun team-building challenge—working together to 'untangle the web'! The activity encouraged collaboration, strategic thinking, and problem-solving as they developed a plan and tackled the task together. Great job, team! #elevateLV41 #perseverance
about 1 month ago, Melissa Rhodes
Honors ELA
Honors ELA
Honors ELA
LEARN: Students teamed up for a hands-on challenge in art class on Friday: build the tallest freestanding tower using only tape, straws, skewers, and modeling clay. Lots of creativity, teamwork, and friendly competition! #elevateLV41 #criticalthinking
about 1 month ago, Melissa Rhodes
Art Class
Art Class
Art Class
LEARN: 8th grade Health students participated in a gallery walk this week to explore and learn about different mental health disorders. A powerful way to promote awareness, empathy, and understanding!. #elevateLV41 #compassion
about 1 month ago, Melissa Rhodes
8th Grade Health Class
LEARN: Students in Mrs. McGann's class were learning how to work together in small groups! Way to go! #elevateLV41 #collaboration
about 1 month ago, Kaitlin Koenig
Math!
Math!
Math!
Math!
Math!
Math!
Math!
Math!
LEAD: Mrs. Rochford's classes did a great job showing synergy to create class norms for themselves, their classmates, and Mrs. Rochford! Way to lead, Lancers! #elevateLV41 #collaboration
about 1 month ago, Kaitlin Koenig
Setting expectations!
Setting expectations!
Setting expectations!
Setting expectations!
LEARN: Ms. Sarcinelli’s ELA classes are building connections — literally! Students created personal hexagons filled with their interests and then linked them to classmates who shared similar passions. What a fun way to learn more about each other and build a stronger classroom community! #elevateLV41 #collaboration
about 2 months ago, Melissa Rhodes
Period 1-2
Period 9-10
Periods 3-4
Period 7-8
LEARN: Mrs. Allen's class spent some time getting acquainted this week! #elevateLV41
about 2 months ago, Kaitlin Koenig
First Week!
First Week!
First Week!
First Week!